Funds for Women Graduates: Emergency Grant

Funds for Women Graduates: Emergency Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Funds for Women Graduates (FfWG)
Amount: Up to £2,500
Last Updated: December 28, 2025

Summary

The Funds for Women Graduates: Emergency Grant offers financial assistance of up to £2,500 for graduate women facing unexpected financial crises while studying at approved institutions in Great Britain. Applications are open to women of all ages and nationalities, awarded twice yearly in April and December. To qualify, applicants must be enrolled, have completed at least six months of their course, and demonstrate financial need. This grant provides crucial support to help women complete their academic programs.

Overview

Emergency Grants provide support for graduate women who face an unforeseen financial crisis whilst engaged in study or research at an approved institution of higher education in Great Britain. They can be up to £2,500 and are awarded in April and December. Applications will be considered from women of any age or nationality and any subject or field of study. Awarded twice per year, in April and December

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be registered for study and resident in Great Britain during your study period. Women Graduates from Great Britain and overseas are eligible to apply.There is no upper age limit.Evidence of ability to pay fees is required.An Emergency grant is not a ‘top up’ award; most students are short of money. These are one-off payments to assist with completion of an academic year’s work.You must have completed at least six months of the course, by the grant closing date, before applying.